Donald trump Remove ban from TikTok
TikTok has restored its service in the US after going offline due to a federal ban tied to its Chinese ownership. In response to the popular video-sharing platform becoming inaccessible, President-elect Donald Trump announced he would issue an executive order on his first day in office, aiming to pause the ban and give TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, more time to find a suitable buyer.
Trump Plans Executive Order to Pause TikTok Ban
On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his plan to issue an executive order to delay the enforcement of the divest-or-ban law in a post on his Truth Social account. This move came after Apple and Google removed TikTok from their digital stores, following federal law that required the app to be pulled unless ByteDance sold its US operations by Sunday.
Federal Law and National Security Concerns
The law, passed in April with bipartisan support due to national security concerns, included potential fines for non-compliance. After being inaccessible for about 12 hours in the US, TikTok has now resumed service, thanks to Trump’s efforts.
TikTok Restores Access Thanks to Presidential Efforts
After millions of American users woke up Sunday morning to find the app had gone dark, TikTok quickly reversed its decision. The platform began welcoming users back with a notification that read, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.!”
Impact on TikTok’s 170 Million American Users
The restoration will be welcomed by TikTok’s 170 million American users, many of whom depend on the app daily for news, entertainment, community, and sometimes, making a living.
Trump May Claim a Political Victory
The move signals that President Trump might claim a significant political victory by taking credit for bringing back the widely-used platform. In a statement, TikTok said that Trump’s promise to save the app allowed its return, even before the expected executive order is signed.
